Summary:
The 45014 zip code area is home to two middle schools - Creekside Middle School and Crossroads Middle School, both serving grades 6-8 and part of the Fairfield City school district. Overall, these schools demonstrate strong academic performance, outpacing state averages in many subject areas, though they face some challenges with 7th grade math proficiency.
Creekside Middle School ranked in the top half of Ohio middle schools in 2024-2025, while Crossroads Middle School placed in the top 45%. Both schools have maintained consistent 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger. Standout areas include over 95% proficiency in Algebra I and strong performance in 8th grade Science and 6th/7th grade English Language Arts, exceeding state averages. However, both schools struggle with 7th grade Math proficiency, around 30% compared to the state average of 50%.
The schools differ in their student demographics, with Creekside Middle School having a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 63%, compared to 55% at Crossroads Middle School. Per-student spending is below the state average at both schools, which could contribute to the challenges they face in supporting student needs, particularly in the area of 7th grade Math.
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